Although Bengals offensive tackle Anthony Collins was present when authorities traced a package containing 2.5 pounds of marijuana to the home of Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson, on Tuesday morning, Collins reportedly is not a suspect nor is he involved in the investigation.

On Friday, Collins released a statement to the Cincinnati Enquirer via his attorney, Robert Lutz, in which he denied any involvement.

Authorities search Jerome Simpson's home, where pounds of marijuana and Bengals teammate Anthony Collins are present. Collins says he had no part in any illegal activity and doesn't expect to be a suspect. (AP Photo)

"This past Tuesday morning, I stopped by the house of my teammate, Jerome Simpson, on my way to the stadium," Collins said in his statement. "While I was at his home, several law enforcement officers unexpectedly entered the house. I had no idea what it was about and, after identifying myself and speaking to the officers, they let me go on my way.

"Unfortunately, I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. However, I do want to take this opportunity to let my fans, friends and family know that I had no part in the reported activities at Jerome's home. I have done nothing wrong, and I have not been charged with doing anything wrong. So far as I know, I am no longer a part of any investigation."

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport police asked to search Simpson's condominium, and Simpson reportedly consented. In addition to the package of 2.5 pounds of California marijuana, police also found six more pounds of pot and paraphernalia inside the home.

According to police reports, a woman identified as Simpson's girlfriend accepted the package of marijuana. Authorities detained Simpson and Collins, but no one was arrested.

The investigation continues, with federal and state investigators sorting out who will prosecute the case and what charges—and against whom—will be filed.

Because the drugs crossed multiple state lines, federal and felony charges are likely and there could be prison time, according to a spokeswoman for the California Department of Justice.